In a message dated 1/30/01 6:25:00 PM, timbre_at_best.com writes: << nonetheless how does the knotmeter work, how $$ is it, and where can i get one? >> 1 A worm-drive impeller mounted via 2-way tape and a two-piece bracket (very small) is attached to the hull, as water flows past the impeller the impeller spins, radiating a magnetic pulse. The pulse is received by the control unit that converts the signal and reads out the speed of the boat over the water. 2 cost is about $180 USD + shipping. Available from SpeedTech _at_ speedtech.com 3 Warning: Tether the impeller mount to the boat or it is possible to knock the impeller off when you hit a rock or another boat. At $18 each for the impeller and the mount they aren't all that cheap and yes, they do sink. Standard Disclaimer: I have no connection to the company, just a satisfied customer that made them work for their money. Jed *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Tue Jan 30 2001 - 13:42:55 PST
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